Monday, January 31, 2011

Thrustmaster T500 RS – PC Drivers

Thrustmaster has released the PC drivers for their steering wheel T500 RS. The PC drivers are available both as 32bit & 64bit version. Detailed installation instructions can be found at the download webpage.

The wheel (30cm in diameter) can be rotated to 1080°. Metal Pedal Set is made from 100% metal pedal set with fully adjustable and accommodate individual driving preferences by offering 2 positions “floor-mounted” F1 style, or “suspended” GT style. The magnetic sensor-based H.E.A.R.T HallEffect AccuRate Technology™ is incorporated into the wheel’s steering mechanism.

Thrustmaster T500 RS will be available on January 5 in North America and Europe and on January 25 in Japan, at a suggested retail price of $599.99 / £449.99 / €499.99.

Sunday, January 30, 2011

NASCAR 2011 The Game – Richmond gameplay video

Eutechnyx has released a new gameplay video of their NASCAR 2011 showing 2 laps at Richmond International Raceway with Chevrolet Impala SS.

NASCAR 2011 claims to feature "the most detailed damage and collision effects ever produced in a officially licensed racing game". It will also have an online component as well as a career mode which will enable you to play as yourself or any other real-life NASCAR driver. It will include the 2010 & 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup seasons and it will feature 22 different tracks to race on.

The planned release in February has been postponed to March 29th. NASCAR 2011 The Game, will be released for the Nintendo Wii, XBox 360 and Playstation 3.

Saturday, January 29, 2011

Test Drive Unlimited 2 - Jaguar Trailer

Atari has released a new trailer of their Test Drive Unlimited 2 highlighting the Jaguar cars.

Test Drive Unlimited 2 is set on the island of Ibiza. All the road networks are designed to be as true to life as possible, so players will feel like they're really racing on Ibiza itself. The island has a full day/night cycle which spans approximately two hours, so players will be driving their cars of choice through rainy nights and brilliant sunsets.

Test Drive Unlimited 2 is scheduled for release on February 8th, 2011 for the PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.

Friday, January 28, 2011

InsideSimRacing.tv - Review Fanatec Porsche 911 GT2

InsideSimRacing.tv presents our full review of the new Fanatec Porsche 911 GT2 Wheel for the PC, Xbox 360 and PS3. See how the guys set it up on their PC and how they rated it on the "Shibami". Also, stay tuned at the end to see who won a trip to a racing school through the German Motorsports Association.

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Need for Speed Shift 2 – Career Mode Trailer

EA Games has released a new trailer of the Need for Speed Shift 2 Unleashed introducing a career mode.

The game will ship with Autolog, an all-pervasive online hub that records race performances and lap times etc. before allowing gamers to share this info with friends. Beyond that, an all-new rendering engine has been built for Shift 2 by Slightly Mad Studios complete with a full graphical overhaul for the series. Need for Speed Shift 2 Unleashed will include the 2010 FIA GT1 World Championship & GT3 European Championship among lots of other racing content.

Need For Speed: Shift 2 Unleashed will be released on the Xbox 360, PS3 and PC. It will be available in Europe on March 10th, 2011.

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

iRacing.com - Preview NASCAR iRacing.com 2011

iRacing.TV presents an exciting preview of the 2011 NASCAR iRacing.com Series World Championship featuring the world's greatest online racing drivers. Visit www.iRacing.com for more information on the series and to go racing!

Monday, January 24, 2011

SBK 2011 - Rainy Track Gameplay

Black Bean Games have released a gameplay video of their new racing game SBK 2011: Superbike World Championship showing new weather effects in rainy Assen.

SBK 2011 will feature a brand new artistic direction, an up-to-date driving model to meet the gamers expectations following the most accurate feedback collected so far on the web, as well as a more appealing presentation and side effects, due to an overall enhancement of the whole visual impact. As regards the official content available on launch day, SBK 2011 will deliver the entire official package of the next Championship Season: all classes, all riders and all tracks from the 2011 roster.

SBK 2011: Superbike World Championship is scheduled for release in May 2011 for PlayStation3, Xbox360 and PC.

Sunday, January 23, 2011

Test Drive Unlimited 2 - Car Customization Trailer

Atari has released a new trailer of their Test Drive Unlimited 2 showing the customization of the cars that players can perform. The trailer shows different car colours, custom paint jobs and changeable interiors.

Test Drive Unlimited 2 is set on the island of Ibiza. All the road networks are designed to be as true to life as possible, so players will feel like they're really racing on Ibiza itself. The island has a full day/night cycle which spans approximately two hours, so players will be driving their cars of choice through rainy nights and brilliant sunsets.

Test Drive Unlimited 2 is scheduled for release on February 8th, 2011 for the PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.

Saturday, January 22, 2011

Need for Speed Shift 2 – Limited Edition Trailer

EA Games has released a new trailer of the Need for Speed Shift 2 Unleashed. By pre-ordering the Limited Edition you'll get access to the Nissan Silvia spec.R Aero (S15), the Alfa Romeo Giulietta QV, and the Lamborghini Murciélago LP640 as well as 40 unique career events.

The game will ship with Autolog, an all-pervasive online hub that records race performances and lap times etc. before allowing gamers to share this info with friends. Beyond that, an all-new rendering engine has been built for Shift 2 by Slightly Mad Studios complete with a full graphical overhaul for the series. Need for Speed Shift 2 Unleashed will include the 2010 FIA GT1 World Championship & GT3 European Championship among lots of other racing content.

Need For Speed: Shift 2 Unleashed will be released on the Xbox 360, PS3 and PC. It will be available in Europe on March 10th, 2011.

Friday, January 21, 2011

NASCAR 2011 The Game – Developer Diary: Car Setup

Eutechnyx has released a developer diary video of their NASCAR 2011 featuring the Car Setup in the game.

NASCAR 2011 claims to feature "the most detailed damage and collision effects ever produced in a officially licensed racing game". It will also have an online component as well as a career mode which will enable you to play as yourself or any other real-life NASCAR driver. It will include the 2010 & 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup seasons and it will feature 22 different tracks to race on.

Eutechnyx has also announced that the planned release in February has been postponed to March 29th. NASCAR 2011 The Game, will be released for the Nintendo Wii, XBox 360 and Playstation 3.

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Asphalt 3D - Debut Trailer

Ubisoft has released a debut trailer of their new racing game Asphalt 3D for Nintendo 3DS.

Asphalt 3D features several officially licensed cars all rendered beautifully in 3D. Motorbikes will also be making their 3D debut in the game. Currently, the known list of cars include Mercedes SLR McLaren Stirling Moss, McLaren MP4-12C, Maserati Gran Turismo.

Asphalt 3D is scheduled for release on March 27th, 2011.

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

iRacing.com - Render Sprint Car

iRacing has released a high-resolution render of the upcoming car Sprint Car for their simulation.

Sprint cars are high-powered race cars designed primarily for the purpose of running on short oval or circular dirt or paved tracks. Sprint car racing is popular in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. Sprint cars have a high power-to-weight ratio, making speeds in excess of 140 miles per hour (230 km/h) possible on some tracks.

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Test Drive Unlimited 2 - Mercedes Trailer

Atari has released a new trailer of their Test Drive Unlimited 2 highlighting the Mercedes cars.

Test Drive Unlimited 2 is set on the island of Ibiza. All the road networks are designed to be as true to life as possible, so players will feel like they're really racing on Ibiza itself. The island has a full day/night cycle which spans approximately two hours, so players will be driving their cars of choice through rainy nights and brilliant sunsets.

Test Drive Unlimited 2 is scheduled for release on February 8th, 2011 for the PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.

Monday, January 17, 2011

SBK 2011 - Sunny Day at Portimao Gameplay

Black Bean Games have released a gameplay video of their new racing game SBK 2011: Superbike World Championship showing few laps at Portimao race track.

SBK 2011 will feature a brand new artistic direction, an up-to-date driving model to meet the gamers expectations following the most accurate feedback collected so far on the web, as well as a more appealing presentation and side effects, due to an overall enhancement of the whole visual impact. As regards the official content available on launch day, SBK 2011 will deliver the entire official package of the next Championship Season: all classes, all riders and all tracks from the 2011 roster.

SBK 2011: Superbike World Championship is scheduled for release in May 2011 for PlayStation3, Xbox360 and PC.

Sunday, January 16, 2011

iRacing.com - Driving School Videos Available

iRacing.com has released a series of  their Driving School videos at YouTube channel. Initially they were only accessible for paying subscribers, but now iRacing allows all simracers to access the videos.

You can watch them here >>>

Test Drive Unlimited 2 - Character Customization Trailer

Atari has released a new trailer of their Test Drive Unlimited 2 showing a customizable features of characters in the game.

Test Drive Unlimited 2 is set on the island of Ibiza. The developers at Eden Studios used actual topographic information to design the environment and recreated a number of the island's towns in detail. All the road networks are designed to be as true to life as possible, so players will feel like they're really racing on Ibiza itself. The island has a full day/night cycle (and weather effects!) which spans approximately two hours, so players will be driving their cars of choice through rainy nights and brilliant sunsets.

Test Drive Unlimited 2 is scheduled for release on February 8th, 2011 for the PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.

Saturday, January 15, 2011

NASCAR 2011 The Game – Gameplay videos

Eutechnyx has released two gameplay videos of their upcoming NASCAR 2011 The Game. They are showing few laps at Phoenix and Infineon.

NASCAR 2011 claims to feature "the most detailed damage and collision effects ever produced in a officially licensed racing game". It will also have an online component as well as a career mode which will enable you to play as yourself or any other real-life NASCAR driver. It will include the 2010 & 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup seasons and it will feature 22 different tracks to race on.

Eutechnyx has also announced that the planned release in February has been postponed to March 29th. NASCAR 2011 The Game, will be released for the Nintendo Wii, XBox 360 and Playstation 3.

Friday, January 14, 2011

Need for Speed Shift 2 – Track Disaster Trailer

EA has released a new trailer of the upcoming game Need for Speed Shift 2.

The game will ship with Autolog, an all-pervasive online hub that records race performances and lap times etc. before allowing gamers to share this info with friends. Beyond that, an all-new rendering engine has been built for Shift 2 by Slightly Mad Studios complete with a full graphical overhaul for the series.

Need For Speed: Shift 2 Unleashed will be released on the Xbox 360, PS3 and PC.

Thursday, January 13, 2011

Off-Road Drive – Preview Video

1C Company has released a preview video of their racing game Off-Road Drive.

Off-Road Drive is the first game ever to deliver a true-to-life, off-road, extreme racing experience. Players will take part in The Russian trophy, Off-Road Trial, Thai Trophy and many other events through the worst driving conditions with a variety of natural obstacles like swamps, rocks, snow and sand. No other game features this variety of off-road sport vehicles including tuned stock SUVs and trucks, as well as several classes of prototypes specifically built for off-road driving.

The game will be released for the PC and Xbox360 in Q2 2011.

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

InsideSimRacing: Episode 94

InsideSimRacing.tv has released a new episode 94. The episode 94 presents the first look at the new Nascar 2011 for the Xbox and PS3. Despite several efforts at motorsports gaming this is Eutechnyx's first time with thsi Nascar licence. Check it out and see how they're doing. They also check out some Gunnar glasses to see if they really help with glare and eye strain. All this and more on this episode of Inside Sim Racing.

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Test Drive Unlimited 2 - Diary Part II

Atari has released a second developer diary video of their upcoming Test Drive Unlimited 2 racing game. Developers discuss the importance of authentic handling in a racing video game.

Test Drive Unlimited 2 is set on the island of Ibiza. The developers at Eden Studios used actual topographic information to design the environment and recreated a number of the island's towns in detail. All the road networks are designed to be as true to life as possible, so players will feel like they're really racing on Ibiza itself. The island has a full day/night cycle (and weather effects!) which spans approximately two hours, so players will be driving their cars of choice through rainy nights and brilliant sunsets.

Test Drive Unlimited 2 is scheduled for release on February 8th, 2011 for the PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.

Monday, January 10, 2011

CES 2011 - Thrustmaster T500RS

Jenn checks out the ultimate Gran Turismo gaming peripheral, the Thrustmaster T500RS racing simulator.

The wheel (30cm in diameter) can be rotated to 1080°. Metal Pedal Set is made from 100% metal pedal set with fully adjustable and accommodate individual driving preferences by offering 2 positions “floor-mounted” F1 style, or “suspended” GT style. The magnetic sensor-based H.E.A.R.T HallEffect AccuRate Technology™ is incorporated into the wheel’s steering mechanism.

Thrustmaster T500 RS will be available on January 5 in North America and Europe and on January 25 in Japan, at a suggested retail price of $599.99 / £449.99 / €499.99

Sunday, January 9, 2011

Official GT5 Nurburgring “Reality Check” Video

Sony Germany has published an official HD video comparing Gran Turismo 5’s Nurburgring with the real “Green Hell”.

Gran Turismo 5 features more than 1000 licensed cars from the world's top manufacturers and more than 20 tracks with more than 70 variations, including famous world circuits, city courses, and other environments. Featuring exciting gameplay and modes to suit newcomers, automotive enthusiasts, and seasoned fans, Gran Turismo 5 raises the bar on the franchise's depth of content and unparalleled visuals including lifelike graphics that are difficult to distinguish from a live race. Further reflecting this realism, cars will feature real-time visual damage with adaptive and accurate car deformation based on point of impact and velocity.

Saturday, January 8, 2011

Thrustmaster T500 RS – Exclusive R&D Video

Thrustmaster has released an exclusive video of the T500 RS wheel in research & development showing the unique and incredible 16-bit resolution (65536 values on the steering) and the absence of a deadzone.

Thrustmaster T500 RS will be available on January 5 in North America and Europe and on January 25 in Japan, at a suggested retail price of $599.99 / £449.99 / €499.99

Friday, January 7, 2011

iRacing TV - Episode 7

iRacing TV Episode 7 is available for you to watch here: www.iracingtv.com

In this episode, Tony Gardner discusses highlights over the past year. Also, get a sneak peek at what's to come in 2011 and beyond. Also includes exclusive "How To's" covering fixed setups and more.

Thursday, January 6, 2011

Motorstorm Apocalypse - Festival Mode Developer Diary

Evolution studios as released a tasty looking developer diary. Learn more about the Festival mode, a campaign mode like no other, that will be present in hotly anticipated off-road racer MotorStorm Apocalypse and get a glimpse of some unseen gameplay footage.

MotorStorm: Apocalypse is an upcoming 2011 racing video game by Evolution Studios and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation 3. Motorstorm Apocalypse is scheduled for release on April 30th, 2011.

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Need for Speed Shift 2 – Release date

EA Games has announced the release date for the Need for Speed Shift 2 Unleashed racing game. It will be available in Europe on March 10th, 2011.

Need for Speed Shift 2 Unleashed will include the 2010 FIA GT1 World Championship & GT3 European Championship among lots of other racing content.

The game will ship with Autolog, an all-pervasive online hub that records race performances and lap times etc. before allowing gamers to share this info with friends. Beyond that, an all-new rendering engine has been built for Shift 2 by Slightly Mad Studios complete with a full graphical overhaul for the series.

Need For Speed: Shift 2 Unleashed will be released on the Xbox 360, PS3 and PC.

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

InsideSimRacing: Episode 93

InsideSimRacing.tv has released a new episode 93. The episode 93 features F1 2010 by Codemasters that came in 3 variations, one for each system available. Which version is the best, Xbox360, PS3, or on the PC? After taking enough time to fully test Codemasters F1 2010 they are able to put it on the Shibami and score the game. They also add 2 Formula One cars to the Top Sim Car List, one from F1 2010 and the Williams-Toyota of iRacing.

Monday, January 3, 2011

InsideSimRacing.tv - Thrustmaster T500 RS Preview

InsideSimRacing.tv presents their first look and un-boxing of the Official Gran Turismo 5 racing wheel the Thrustmaster T500 RS. They un-box it, install the brake mod that comes with it and install it in our Gamepod GT2 racing rig. They test it with Gran Turismo 5, F1 2010 and Dirt 2 on the PS3. Check it out to see their first impressions. More videos and a full review on the T500RS coming soon.

Thrustmaster T500 RS will be available on January 5 in North America and Europe and on January 25 in Japan, at a suggested retail price of $599.99 / £449.99 / €499.99

Sunday, January 2, 2011

InsideSimRacing.tv - Launch Party Gran Turismo 5

InsideSimRacing.tv presents a special report on the launch of Gran Turismo 5 in Madrid Spain. Andreas Nie was on the scene taking in the sights and the launch party. As a bonus, Andreas ran into Jordan Greer of GT Planet and sits down with him for an interview. They talk about Gran Turismo, Kazunori Yamauchi and the press conference that took place in Madrid as well as the future of GT Planet.

Saturday, January 1, 2011

rFactor 2 - Lola T70 Preview

Image Space Incoportated has released a new screenshot showing the Lola T70 at Spa-Francorchamps and wishing Happy New Year to everyone from everybody at ISI.

rFactor 2 will bring various improvements to the simulation such as weather, driver animations and better graphics.